How to register or re-register

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Extensive planning is required to apply for registration as a new training organisation.

Before submitting an application, check the requirements for registration and then determine your organisation's scope of registration. Some types of courses require additional approvals from third-party agencies.

you will not be able to promote or offer nationally-recognised training, or issue any qualifications or statements of attainment

all information about your training organisation will be removed from the State Register

your RTO status will change to 'non-current' or 'cancelled' on the national register of vocational education and training organisations and courses, training.gov.au.

Registration and re-registration fees

Fees are charged at different stages of the registration and re-registration processes. RTOs also need to pay an annual fee.

The total cost of registering with the VRQA will depend on the number of sites and the number of qualifications. Expect to pay at least $13,300 – $15,000, not including expenses associated with starting up a business.

Use our fee calculator to estimate how much it will cost either to register or to re-register your organisation.